August 2026
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Says Ships Require Iranian Consent
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the management and control of the vital waterway remains in Iranian hands. According to the semi-official Iranian news agency Fars, Basij Force chief Hossein Taeb said that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control and…
Pakistan Collects Record Rs1,567 Billion in Petroleum Levy During FY2025-26
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan collected a record Rs1,567.45 billion in petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2025-26, exceeding the government’s target by around Rs100 billion. According to a private TV report, petroleum levy collection surpassed the government’s target of Rs1,468 billion as well as the IMF’s estimate of Rs1,546 billion. In addition, Rs50.16 billion was separately collected…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Protect Pakistan’s National Interests, Hails Armed Forces on Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is proud of its brave armed forces and will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the defense of the country and protection of its national interests, including water resources. In his Independence Day message, the Prime Minister congratulated Pakistanis at home and abroad on the…
Putin Congratulates President Zardari and PM Shehbaz on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulatory messages to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In his message, Putin congratulated the people of Pakistan and expressed his best wishes for peace, prosperity and progress. He said that relations between Russia and Pakistan are…
Ishaq Dar Holds Separate Meetings with US, Chinese Envoys on Bilateral Ties and Regional Situation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held separate meetings with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong on Pakistan’s Independence Day, with bilateral relations and the latest regional developments discussed. According to the Foreign Office, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong met Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of…
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Extends Independence Day Wishes to Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker extended her best wishes to the Pakistani nation. In a message posted on X, Natalie A. Baker said that the United States is proud to have been among the first countries to recognize Pakistan after its establishment. She said that the…
Pakistan Naval Academy Cadets Assume Guard Duties at Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum on Independence Day
Karachi (HRNW)- A grand guard-changing ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on the occasion of Independence Day. Cadets of the Pakistan Naval Academy assumed the duties of the guards of honor at the mausoleum. The ceremony is held every year on August 14 as part of Independence…
Pakistan, Norway Agree to Boost Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism, Illegal Immigration and Police Training
Islamabad (HRNW)- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide visited the Interior Ministry in Islamabad, where he held an important meeting with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss bilateral relations and the regional situation. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism, prevention of illegal immigration, police training, and mutual legal assistance. The situation in…
Iran Accuses US of Intelligence Failures, Warns Against Miscalculations Over Strait of Hormuz
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has accused the United States of repeatedly making incorrect decisions based on poor intelligence and misinformation, saying that American assessments of the ongoing conflict with Iran have failed. Araqchi said in a post on X that the United States has made wrong assessments and decisions for a long time…
Iraq Says Territory and Airspace Will Not Be Used for Attacks on Neighboring Countries
Baghdad (HRNW)- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has made it clear that Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for military attacks against any neighboring country. According to Iranian media, the Iraqi prime minister made the remarks during a visit to the Air Defense Command Operations Center, where he reviewed Iraq’s air…